Process
The interview is very short and precise, with many detailed technical questions and personal career goals.
There will be roughly 5 to 6 interviewers. Each interviewer will have around 1 hour to 45 minutes with you.
Questions
The interview questions are all well-expected, and there is no such surprise.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Cisco Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
54%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral37%
Negative2%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Nice place to work, but too many layoffs
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 24, 2014
Pros: Work-life balance, good 401(k) plan.
Cons: Too many blood relatives are employees.
5.0
Great People, Fast Pace
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 18, 2024
Pros: - Great people to work with
- Opportunities to move within Cisco
- Fast-paced
Cons: - Fast-paced (if you can’t handle the work)
5.0
A good company
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 18, 2022
Pros: Flexible work schedule.
Good salary range.
Cons: Cannot think of one yet, right now.
- 3.0Nice place to work, but too many layoffsHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 24, 2014Pros: Work-life balance, good 401(k) plan.Cons: Too many blood relatives are employees.
- 5.0Great People, Fast PaceHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 18, 2024Pros: - Great people to work with - Opportunities to move within Cisco - Fast-pacedCons: - Fast-paced (if you can’t handle the work)
- 5.0A good companyHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 18, 2022Pros: Flexible work schedule. Good salary range.Cons: Cannot think of one yet, right now.
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